Project Manager

ATS is seeking a full-time Project Manager for a rapidly growing company in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. This role manages most aspects of the development and implementation of automation projects. The Project Manager will take the projects from original concept through to final implementation while ensuring long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale automation projects up to $4M in combined volume in order to provide a quality machine, on time and under budget.
• Serve as primary interface with the customers, sales, engineering and operations in order to identify and resolve technical, schedule and financial issues.
• Review high-level project deliverables based upon User Requirements and schedules/prioritizes them accordingly.
• Prepare and present progress reports, schedule updates, project reviews and performance reports to the director and customers as required.
• Develop risk mitigation plans to prevent overruns to budget and schedule.
• Proactively identify and manage changes in project scope, identifies potential problems, and devise contingency plans.
• Integrate financial data for multiple projects through the Estimated Cost to Finish process on a weekly basis.
• Develop the Risk Assessment Plan requirement of ISO 13485 via procedures via procedures within our Business Quality Management System (BQMS).
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

Financial Management:

Manages to and exceeds revenue/profit goals set for projects.

Business Development:

• Recognizes Change Order opportunities and executes in a profitable yet ethical manner.
• Promotes aftermarket service offerings and spare parts.

Communication:

• Serves as key leader/participant in team and client project level meetings.
• Keeps the stakeholders informed of all potential project risks for both the company and the customer. Escalates to the Director level if required.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors and peers.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project).

Technical Understanding:

• Assists in the evaluation and redesign of project scope by engaging the appropriate subject matter experts in a timely and efficient manner.
• Possesses the appropriate automation experience to assist in problem solving and challenging solutions as presented by the team.
• Solid knowledge of automation/packaging equipment preferred. Must have strong project management and project planning experience/knowledge with demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Good organizational and schedule management skills.
• Possesses a basic understanding of our technical direction, preferences and service offerings.

Teamwork:

• Evokes creative and innovative thinking from team members while helping them to bring their ideas and career plans to fruition.
• Captures and shares lessons learned and best practices throughout the life project.

Client Management:

• Manages day-to-day client interaction and expectations for multiple automation projects.
• Anticipates client's needs and proposes alternative technical solutions where appropriate.
• Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering/Manufacturing/Management or equivalent experience.
• 2- 5 years in automation project engineering.
• Must be a success-oriented individual who overcomes obstacles both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Broad knowledge of automatic assembly equipment (mechanical and controls)
• Detail oriented.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity - Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability - Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions - The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

We are an equal employment employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.

Join the Winning Team at ATS Automation, a great place to automate your future! Take your place among the best in the business, and grow your career with the Life Science Systems Chicago division at ATS. We attract some of the most talented and motivated individuals from a range of fields, with our global offering and growth opportunities as we expand throughout the world. We want you to be a part of our TEAM!!! Learn more about us here!

Work in an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.

Benefits ATS Life Sciences Chicago offers:• Competitive compensation package• Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program)• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility• 401k with employer match• Tuition reimbursement• Wellness reimbursement• Paid time off• Annual paid volunteer day off• Fully climate-controlled environment• Professional growth opportunities• And more!

(link is to https://www.atslifesciences.com/)